Thursday, March 3, 2011

First Bloom

The weather in the Phoenix, Arizona area has turned into sunny and warm of late and my first sweet pea is blooming among other flowers in the yard.   I want to be outside enjoying these beauties.   




It's a beauty & white.


Luv Pansies.


Alyssum that returned from last year.


This is so fitting that these flowers are mostly white & purple.  This is the first year that I've planted in these sconces and the only thing is that you have to water daily.  


There will be more flowers blooming soon.  














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19 comments:

  1. PamelaMarch 3, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Very pretty. I love sweet peas, one of my favorites is Anniversary and another is High Scent. I can't wait until all our snow is gone and I can really get out and enjoy the garden again. Thank you for sharing.

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  2. Becca's DirtMarch 3, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Beautiful blooms. I'm wishing for some sweet pea blooms. Allysum is gorgeous. Hope you are having a good day.

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  3. MarieMarch 3, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Very pretty bloomers you have there! I have alyssum too, can't get enough of them.

    Saying hello from another Cottage Flora participant.
    -marie

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  4. Tatyana@MySecretGardenMarch 3, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    I'd call a pea's bloom simple elegance or elegant simplicity. Lovely, cheerful blooms!
    Thank you Joani for commenting on my last post! I appreciate it!

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  5. UnknownMarch 3, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Oh I love your blog header picture..Very nice. I love the sweet pea and alyssum even though I do not have them in my garden. I will be back so I will now be following you! Found you at Fishtail Cottage party!
    Sincerely,
    ~Shirley

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  6. TeresaMarch 3, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    You are one of those people I mentioned being jealous of! Your flowers are certainly beautiful. Maybe I'll have things growing soon.

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  7. JanMarch 3, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    You're very lucky. We're warming up here but no blooms from seeds, yet.

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  8. LeslieMarch 4, 2011 at 3:22 AM

    I love Sweat Peas.. I used to have them in my old house, the pink variety and miss them.. Beautiful shots of spring!

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  9. DarlaMarch 4, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    Beautiful blooms here....I love alyssum!

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  10. pipMarch 4, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    How wonderful! It's going to be such a long time before our Sweetpeas are blooming.

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  11. ~~RhondaMarch 4, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    So pretty! We have dark pink sweet peas that grow wild on the fence at the edge of our property. I look for them every year. It will be a couple of months before they bloom, though. Thanks for sharing your floral photos! ~~Rhonda

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  12. Fishtail CottageMarch 4, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Love Sweet Peas! Everything s so beautiful...i love plantig alyssum everywhere in my garden & the fact that it reseeds itself is even better! xoxo
    Thanks for linking up to Flora Cottage Thursdays!

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  13. PaulaMarch 4, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Love your bright blooms! Thanks for sharing with a cold Idahoan! Paula

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  14. SherrieMarch 6, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Hi!
    Beautiful! I want your weather! It's still cold and dreary here in Indiana. Have a great day!

    Sherrie
    Food for Thought
    http://100sweets.blogspot.com/2011/03/first-of-monthstraight-out-of-camera.html

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  15. ShugMarch 9, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Love the beautiful flowers...Glad I stopped by for a visit...
    Blessings,
    Shug

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  16. Tammy@Beatrice BanksMarch 10, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Oh those are truly gorgeous! I get so excited at the first signs of blooms in Spring. Such a magical time of the year!

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  17. LeontienMarch 10, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    They look lovely!!!

    Thanks for sharing
    Leontien

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  18. PamelaMarch 12, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    wow.... I won't see allysum until next month in the nursery .. ha ha!

    Sweet peas... don't think I've seen many bloom in these parts.

    I just posted my 1st of the month today - So late. Been out of town being a nurse, mom, and a grandmother all rolled into one.

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  19. Country Wings in PhoenixMarch 12, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Hi Joanie Sweetie...
    What a beautiful share this evening. I so enjoyed seeing your Sweet Pea, and your pansies, love the pansies, and alyssum as well. I planted my flowers into containers as well. With our heat out here, I have found that I can move them around and put color where I need, and when the sun gets hotter, I move them to another covered area. I have had blooms since January and I am so loving them right now.

    I have never planted a sweet pea. I am going to have to give those a try. I love pansies and snapdragons though. They are some of my favorites. Your gardens are so pretty sweet friend. Thank you for taking me along on the stroll this evening.

    I hope you had a beautiful day. I actually got outside and gardened a little. I needed some sunshine, my Vitamin D level has been low as of late.

    Many hugs and hope to see you at the upcoming tea. Or we are also have a get together at Meri's coming up. Would love to have you join us there as well. Let me know if you want the info. I so want to meet you.

    Many hugs and much love, Sherry

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